James Richardson and Kevin Rowell of Caversham Round Table present Wendy Carlson from Headway with the cheque

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A charity which provides care and support for those who have suffered brain injury is now more than £500 better off thanks to a donation by Caversham Round Table.

Group secretary Kevin Rowell and chairman James Richardson handed over a cheque to Headway Thames Valley after raising money with Reading Ladies’ Circle at a Burns’ Night supper.

The money will go towards buying a electric standing frame to help those normally in wheelchairs to stand as the charity’s existing 15-year-old machine is wearing out.

Headway general manager Wendy Carlson said: “This is an absolutely fantastic amount. In standing up, muscle tone and general health is much improved.

“For those leaving hospital able to stand, this piece of equipment can help maintain or even improve that ability.”

Over the past year Caversham Round Table has helped charities and organisations including The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, Children In Need and the Ridgeline Trust in Earley which runs a therapeutic garden for people with mental and physical disabilities.

Mr Rowell said: “We have seen the excellent work that goes on here and are proud to help. By selling raffle tickets at our Burns’ Supper we raised the funds.

“People were very generous when they knew where the money was going.”

Mr Richardson added: “Headway will be there for anybody who has a brain injury – someone you know could one day need their assistance. Raising money for such a good cause is very pleasing.”